Medical Terminology TJC Module 8 Quiz Review

What is the abbreviation for the disease characterized by the abnormal backward flow of the gastrointestinal contents into the esophagus?

GERD

The diagnostic procedure during which a series of radiographic images is taken of the large intestine after a barium enema has been ractally administered ractally is abbreviated?

UGI

Infrequent, incomplete, or difficult evacuation of stool is the medical definition of?

constipation

Which disease is characterized by chronic inflammation of the ileum and cobblestone ulcerations?

crohn disease

The medical term for an artificial opening in the stomach is

gastrostomy

Varicose Veins in the rectal area are called?

hemorrhoids

The protrusion or rupture of an organ through the body wall tha normally contains it is called?

hernia

The meaning of the medical term ileostomy is the creation of an artificial opening _____?

into the ileum

The combining form enter/o means?

small intestine

The medical term meaning inflammation of the colon with the formation of ulcers is?

ulcerative colitis